Dr. Hu Ziren reply Oncology Question - Page 9

Small intestinal fibroma My father (72 years old) has been in and out of Chi Mei Hospital since the end of March this year, and as of May 7, he has not been discharged. His first surgery was a minimally invasive abdominal procedure, where the doctor mentioned that three incisions...

Lymphadenopathy Last November, I was diagnosed with stage 2 thyroid cancer (2.5 cm) and underwent a total lobectomy. However, I discovered a round mass in the upper left neck that is not painful and feels immobile. I have no other discomfort in my body. In mid-November, I also re...

There is a red and swollen area about 10 cm below the navel? You should see a specialist in Gastroenterology or General Surgery for a swollen and red area about 10 cm below the navel.

Which specialty should I see? You should see a neurologist.

Blood Disorders / Prolonged APTT Time in Children Hello, doctor. My son is seven years old this year! In October 2019, he had a fever due to influenza, and there were some red spots on his hands. The clinic doctor suspected they were petechiae and recommended checking his coagula...

Is there a concern for a pituitary tumor? Hello, Doctor: Since I started my menstrual cycle, my periods have been irregular, and in the past two to three years, the frequency of my menstruation has decreased significantly. After taking ovulation medication for three months in the...

Unexplained monoclonal protein abnormalities My mother was informed during a blood test at Taipei Veterans General Hospital that her IgG levels were elevated (first test 1685, second test 1698) and her Kappa/Lambda ratio (approximately 20 in the first test, about 22 in the second...

There is a lump under the left armpit? Hello doctor, I have noticed a lump under my left armpit over the past three days. It feels like a ball when I raise my arm, but I can hardly feel it when my arm is down. However, it is painful when pressed. I have read that it is recommende...

I felt a lump in my neck? Hello doctor, a few days ago I felt something on the left side of my neck that is soft and movable. When I press on it, it feels a bit sore, but not too painful. I noticed it after feeling some warmth and pain in my neck while sleeping. Additionally, I s...

Anemia issues Dear Doctor, my previous blood test report indicated that I have anemia, with a hemoglobin level of 9.8. Is this value considered very low? Is it serious? What could happen if I ignore it?

There is a small hard lump on the inner side of the right thigh near the groin? Hello Doctor, I recently discovered a small lump about 1.5 centimeters in size on the inner side of my right thigh. It can be pinched and is painful when pressed, and it feels like there is a small pa...

Inguinal mass About two months ago, I first noticed a hard lump approximately 4 centimeters in size in the groin area of my left leg. It feels soft on the surface but is hard at the base and painful when pressed, giving a sensation of being connected to other areas. After a few d...

There are hard lumps on both sides of the armpits? Last year, I experienced pain under my left armpit, and when pressed, I could feel a lump that was also purulent. At that time, I went to a clinic and applied medication, which resolved the issue. On the right side, there was a l...

Blood test Hello Dr. Hu, I would like to ask you about my blood test results. My WBC is 4.43, Neutrophils segmented 27.0, Lymphocytes 56.0, Monocytes 9.0, Eosinophils 5.0, Basophils 0.0, and Atypical lymphocytes 3.0. In August of this year, I also had a WBC test done at my family...

Left groin mass? Hello Doctor, today I accidentally felt a small round lump on the left side of my groin (above the pubic hair). It's less than one centimeter in size, not visible on the surface, and difficult to palpate. Sometimes it disappears and sometimes it appears; it ...

There is a hard lump in the armpit? Hello, I noticed a hard lump in my armpit about two to three weeks ago. It looks a bit red and feels slightly swollen; it hurts when I press on it. A few days ago, I felt a slight sharp pain when I touched my chest. The size is approximately 1 ...

The causes of normocytic anemia can vary, but in your case, the most likely reasons could include chronic disease, acute blood loss, or renal insufficiency? Hello Doctor, on August 22nd of this year, I suddenly experienced significant bleeding from my throat, with more than four ...

Renal angioma 1. In October 2019, during my health check-up, an ultrasound examination revealed a 1 cm benign hemangioma on my kidney. In October of this year, another ultrasound indicated that the benign hemangioma has grown to 1.3 cm. Is this growth considered rapid? 2. Is sur...

Subcutaneous edema Hello, doctor: Recently, I noticed a bump the size of a one-dollar coin that suddenly appeared in the lower abdomen. It is painful to touch, and when pressed, it bleeds and releases yellow fluid with a foul odor. Even when not pressed, there is discharge coming...

Painful lump in the armpit? Recently, I have developed painful lumps under both armpits that hurt when touched or rubbed. What could be the cause of this? Would seeing a dermatologist be helpful? I have had lumps before, but they were due to eating fried foods, and I haven't...